Frisco Schools Ditching Final Exams
Frisco ISD announced Wednesday that it would dispense with finals for its more than 37,000 students -- especially at its four high schools.
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Frisco ISD announced Wednesday that it would dispense with finals for its more than 37,000 students -- especially at its four high schools.
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